Codex of the Gods by Murray Bailey

 



                       Codex of the Gods

The Egyptian Stones - Book 3
5 Stars


Genre : Mystery, Adventure, Thriller

Pages: 377 (Kindle Edition)





Publisher's Blurb

A murdered billionaire. A vanished relic. A conspiracy older than the pyramids

When Alex MacLure takes the job of curator of a private collection, little does he know that the billionaire owner has a mysterious stone. Or that things will rapidly spiral out of control. Competing parties want the stones and will do anything to obtain them. Special Agent Charlie Rebb is called upon to prove MacLure's innocence as he is drawn into a web of murder, deceit and conspiracy.
Does MacLure hold the key to exposing the stones' power? If he does, what will it mean for humanity?

"This swiftly paced mystery boasts intrigue and an irresistible cast" - Kirkus Reviews


Review

Part three in the Egyptian Stones series pitches our archaeological hero Alex MacLure into yet another tense white knuckle life or death ride to solve a murder before he is wrongly arrested and convicted.

This tale is all about trust. Can Alex trust those around him to have his back or is everyone just out to serve their own ends.  love the way Bailey leads trails for the reader so that you get that smug feeling that you've got everything sussed out before he deftly pulls the rug leaving you in a state of shock and more determined than ever to solve the mystery.

An excellent blend of murder, mystery and a dose of the supernatural that keeps you guessing right to the end.

A billionaire, a scientist, a journalist and a number of secret societies that are all desperate to unlock the secrets from thousands of years ago.

An excellent thriller that hits the ground running and never stops with the shocks and twists.    


The Author

Murray Bailey was always interested in writing and, at an early age, had articles published in newspapers, including the Times. Despite studying Physics and Mathematics and pursuing a very different career, he also edited a magazine for a year as well as a batch of technical books.

After 10 years of scribbling, in 2016 his first published novel was I Dare You. He went on to demonstrate his passion for ancient Egypt and puzzles in his novel Map of the Dead. However the Singapore series featuring the ex-military policeman Ash Carter was a labour of love and based on his first unpublished story that eventually became Singapore 52.

Born in Greater Manchester, England, he gradually moved south to reach the beautiful Dorset coast where he lives with his wife and family. Having young children and an all-consuming passion such as writing doesn’t leave much free time, but when he does take a break, he enjoys running, cycling, kayaking and building sandcastles with his children.


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